Royce Quad was once an epicenter of student life at UCLA. Now, in the digital age, the Quad is an attempt to recreate these discussion spaces online. Come to the Quad for analysis, explanation and student narratives about life on and off campus, within and without Westwood.
As remote learning comes to an end, Bruins all around the world are looking forward to finally setting foot on campus this fall. COVID-19 delayed many international Bruins’ plans to travel to the United States and explore UCLA, but it also brought about positive experiences that made studying outside of the U.S. Read more...
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The “new normal” of Zoom screens and mask-wearing has changed some students’ perspectives on relationships, mindfulness and priorities. Katie Kester, a second-year molecular, cell and developmental biology student, said the pandemic allowed her to learn how important it is to foster relationships with others. Read more...
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A long-awaited summer is on the horizon as an eventful three quarters at UCLA come to a close. With fewer restrictions and more vaccinations, a new school year awaits us as the 2020-2021 school year becomes history — so let’s take a look back at some of the most defining moments. Read more...
Photo: (Clockwise from left: Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin, Chelsea Westman/Daily Bruin, Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor, Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed. Read more...
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In the past year, the United States witnessed a surge of racial activism following the uptick in racially motivated violence. Anti-Asian hate crimes are no exception to this and have skyrocketed due to the pandemic. Read more...
This Pride Month, a few Bruins discuss what it is like to be a transgender athlete amid political conversations. The recent wave of anti-transgender legislation in America has honed in on athletics. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Thurston Dang)
This post was updated May 31 at 6:20 p.m. Amid increasing nationwide antisemitism and negativity in the media, finding positive outlets for cultural and religious expression can be important. Read more...
Photo: Wilshire Boulevard Temple, founded in 1862 as Congregation B’nai B’rith, is Los Angeles’s first synagogue. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)
